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Hiriketiya & Nilwella guide

Know the area before you go.

Sights, beaches, hidden gems and how to get around – with a map of the area.

  1. 01 / Field notesBlue Beach Island near HiriketiyaWhere it is, how to walk out to it and what to know before you goRead the guide
  2. 02 / Field notesHiriketiya to Blue Beach IslandGetting there by tuk-tuk, scooter or on footRead the guide

The area on the map

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  • Sights & beaches
  • Eat & drink
  • Stay
  • Things to do
  • Property

Approximate locations · Check local conditions

Bay & surf beach

Hiriketiya Bay

Hiriketiya, Dikwella

The horseshoe-shaped surf bay that made the area famous – just west of Nilwella.

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Fishing harbour

Nilwella Fishery Harbour

Nilwella

Nilwella's fishing harbour, right next to Blue Beach Island.

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Blowhole

Hummanaya Blowhole

Kudawella

A sea blowhole at Kudawella, a short drive east of Nilwella.

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Beach

Dickwella Beach

Dikwella

The beach in Dikwella, just west of Hiriketiya.

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